40. Orr Lake

40. Orr Lake - Area Map.

Location:

Southeast of Highway 97 and Northwest of Tennant, California.

Habitat:

Lake with limited cattail vegetation but abundant water lily's, open marsh, Ponderosa pine forest, riparian willows and cottonwoods.

Distinct Features:

The Gooseneck Ranger District (Klamath National Forest) maintains a small campground and day use area at the lake. A new boat launch and vault toilet are located on site and there is a hiking trail on the opposite side of the lake.

Birds to Look For:

Canada Goose, Clark's Nutcracker, Steller's Jay, Mountain Chickadee, Yellow-rumped Warbler (and other warbler species), Red-breasted, White-breasted and Pygmy Nuthatches, Song Sparrow

Directions:

From Highway 97 at the California/Oregon state line drive south approximately 26 miles to the Tennant/Bray turnoff. Go east 5 miles and turn left toward Bray. Go another 2 miles and just before entering Bray, turn left and cross the railroad tracks. Continue on the main gravel road another 2 miles to the campground and day use area. GPS: 121° 59' 47.24" W, 41° 39' 41.11" N.

For more information Contact:

Klamath National Forest
Goosenest Ranger District
37805 Highway 97
Macdoel, CA 96058
Phone 530 398-4391

Web info:

www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath/

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